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  • Mar- 2026 -
    11 March
    Bluey looks shocked in a still from the TV show

    Bluey Just Took Over Fantasyland at Disneyland and Changed Everything

    Disneyland has introduced signage and decorations for “Bluey's Best Day Ever!” at Fantasyland Theatre, marking a significant shift in how Disney integrates new properties into its classic theme park lands. The venue features a “Fun Fair” medallion, colorful bunting, and whimsical Bluey-themed elements, including blue sky screens and fake trees. This change reflects Disney's

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  • 11 March
    Chris Pratt of the Guardians of the Galaxy

    Marvel Stars Address ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 4’ With New Cast

    Marvel Studios wrapped up the story of one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most distinctive teams with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2023. Directed by James Gunn, the film closed the trilogy that began nearly a decade earlier, while also setting up a fresh lineup of heroes who could continue the cosmic adventures. The Guardians have a history that stretches far beyond the big

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  • 11 March
    Spaceship Earth towers above the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon

    Multi-Month Closure Confirmed for EPCOT World Showcase Area

    One of the most popular Quick-Service stops in the EPCOT World Showcase has been behind construction walls since January, and there's still no end date in sight. Refreshment Port Goes Dark Refreshment Port, the walk-up dining spot tucked near the Canada Pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase, has been closed since January 12, 2026. The location is a reliable favorite among Disney Park guests for its

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  • 11 March
    Guests riding Toy Story Mania

    Disney’s ‘2D Era’: New Attractions Are Dropping 3D Technology

    Disney fans are used to hearing about bigger screens, smarter ride systems, and more advanced effects. The company built much of its reputation on finding new ways to make attractions feel more immersive than what came before. For years, 3D was one of the clearest examples of that mindset. Now Disney seems to be changing course, and it is doing so very quietly. Instead of adding more layers to eve

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  • 11 March
    Monorail Black at the Walt Disney World Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC)

    Disney World Confirms Monorail Change Affecting Guests in 2026

    Walt Disney World Resort‘s iconic Monorail just got a subtle but striking upgrade, and guests riding after dark are the first to notice it. Glowing Retro Logos Light Up the Night Sometime in the past few days, vintage-inspired logos began glowing on the sides of Walt Disney World Resort's Monorail trams. The update appears to have rolled out across the entire fleet, and it's the kind of deta

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  • 11 March
    Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in front of Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland. Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs entrance. Tokyo Disney earthquake alert

    There Is a New Disney Theme Parks Decision-Maker in 2026

    A major leadership transition is unfolding at The Walt Disney Company, and one of the most important positions tied to Disney’s theme parks now has a new leader. As the company prepares for CEO Bob Iger’s departure and Josh D’Amaro’s promotion to the top job on March 18, Disney has confirmed that Thomas Mazloum will become the next Chairman of Disney Experiences. The Disney Experiences division pl

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  • 11 March
    Disney World hotel guests in a Lion-King-themed room

    Warning for Disney World Hotel Guests: 5 Resort Perks Cut for 2026

    For a long time, staying at a Disney World hotel felt like the easiest way to make a vacation feel bigger, smoother, and a little more exciting. The room was only part of it. Guests were also buying into the transportation, the atmosphere, and the little built-in perks that made an onsite stay feel distinct from booking a nearby offsite hotel. That is why these changes matter. If you are headed to

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  • 11 March
    Guests visit Disneyland and one of them is in a wheelchair

    Fans Panic as Disney Confirms That New Leadership Will Take Over All Theme Parks

    A leadership change at The Walt Disney Company is approaching — and the ripple effects are already reaching the theme parks. Bob Iger’s second stint as CEO is nearly over. After returning in 2022 to stabilize the company following Bob Chapek’s exit, Iger now prepares to leave Disney once again. His successor will be Josh D’Amaro, the longtime head of Disney Experiences. That move leaves one of Dis

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  • 11 March
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    Backstage Incident on March 10 Sent Eight Disney Cast Members to the Hospital

    The full scope of Tuesday's hazmat incident at Disneyland Park is coming into sharper focus, and the number of Disney cast members taken to local hospitals is higher than initially reported. What Unfolded on Tuesday Afternoon In the early afternoon on March 10, Southern California Disney Park guests were evacuated from Space Mountain, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and the surrounding areas

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  • 11 March
    Tom Holland as Spider-Man in 'No Way Home'

    Report: Marvel Quietly Alters One of Its Most Iconic Characters in Upcoming Film

    Ever since Avengers: Endgame (2019) closed the Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios has focused on rebuilding the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The studio introduced new heroes, explored alternate timelines, and pushed deeper into cosmic storytelling. But while fans followed those new adventures, Marvel quietly began setting up something much larger behind the scenes. Now, pieces of that plan are starting t

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